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Baked Coconut Shrimp

Baked Coconut Shrimp

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels.
  3. 3 Combine cornstarch, salt, and cayenne pepper in a shallow bowl. Add coconut flakes to a separate shallow bowl. Beat egg whites in a third shallow bowl until foamy.
  4. 4 Dredge 1 shrimp in cornstarch mixture; shake off excess. Dip into beaten egg whites. Left up so excess drips back into the bowl. Press into coconut to completely coat. Place coated shrimp, unstacked, on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until outsides bright pink, centers opaque and no longer transparent, and coconut is browned, 15 to 20 minutes, flipping shrimp halfway through.
  6. 6 Enjoy!

By girlbob

Trini Style Chicken

Trini Style Chicken

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together the garlic powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and sazon seasoning in a shallow dish. Coat chicken pieces with this mixture.
  2. 2 Heat a Dutch oven or heavy skillet with a lid over medium heat for at least 3 minutes. Sprinkle the sugar over the bottom of the pan, and stir gently until it becomes liquid and caramelizes. Add the chicken, cover, and cook for about 25 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove cover, and cook for another 15 to 20 minutes, letting the juices cook down until they are almost gone. Add the bok choy, and cook just until wilted.

By Kimberly

Caribbean-Spiced Pork Side Ribs

Caribbean-Spiced Pork Side Ribs

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
90 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix together the brown sugar, ginger, cayenne, clove, cinnamon, paprika, oregano, pepper, salt, and lime zest; set aside. Squeeze the limes, and add the juice to the orange juice. Rub the ribs well with the spice mixture. Place into a glass baking dish, and pour in the juice.
  3. 3 Cover the dish, and bake in preheated oven for 90 minutes. Uncover, then continue cooking until nicely colored, 20 to 30 minutes more. Brush the ribs with the pan juices a few times while they are cooking.

By MICHELLE0011

Caribbean-Spiced Roast Chicken

Caribbean-Spiced Roast Chicken

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
90 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, rum, and brown sugar; set sauce aside.
  3. 3 Mix together the cayenne pepper, clove, cinnamon, ginger, pepper, salt, and thyme leaves. Brush the chicken with oil, then coat with the spice mixture.
  4. 4 Place in a roasting pan, and bake about 90 minutes, until the juices run clear or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F. Baste the chicken with the reserved sauce every 20 minutes while it's cooking. Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving.

By MICHELLE0011

Jerk Pork Chops

Jerk Pork Chops

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
745 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend water, lemon juice, onion, brown sugar, green onion, oil, salt, allspice, cinnamon, black pepper, thyme, and cayenne pepper in a blender or food processor until smooth. Reserve 1/2 cup for basting.
  2. 2 Place pork chops into a shallow glass dish. Pour remaining marinade over chops, then cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, but no longer than 24 hours.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Place the grate 4 to 5 inches above the heat source.
  4. 4 Remove pork chops from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
  5. 5 Arrange chops on the preheated grill, cover, and cook until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

By Marvin

Faux Jerk Chicken

Faux Jerk Chicken

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
1475 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large dish, mix the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, sugar, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne pepper. Stir in the scotch bonnet pepper, green onions, and garlic. Pierce chicken on all sides with a fork, and place in the dish. Cover, and marinate up to 24 hours in the refrigerator, turning occasionally.
  2. 2 Preheat the grill for high heat.
  3. 3 Lightly oil grill grate. Discard marinade, and grill chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.

By BETHMCAFEE

Perfect Baked Jerk Chicken

Perfect Baked Jerk Chicken

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
85 min
Total
220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix salt, allspice, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic, nutmeg, black pepper, ginger, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and thyme in a large bowl; add chicken pieces and toss to coat with seasoning mix. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator, 2 to 4 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pour vegetable oil into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. 3 Place chicken pieces skin-side up into the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink near the bone, 1 hour 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  4. 4 Turn the oven on to broil, and cook until the skin crisps, 2 to 5 minutes.

By angielee26

Chef John's Grilled Jerk Pork Tenderloin

Chef John's Grilled Jerk Pork Tenderloin

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
290 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut tenderloin in half and set the thinner end to the side. Cut the thicker end in half lengthwise so you have 3 pieces that are similar in size.
  2. 2 Make the marinade: Combine onion, thyme, vinegar, garlic, habanero peppers, ginger, soy sauce, vegetable oil, brown sugar, allspice, black pepper, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a blender. Puree until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
  3. 3 Pour marinade into a resealable plastic bag. Add pork tenderloin pieces, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours.
  4. 4 When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  5. 5 Grill pork on the preheated grill, moving as necessary to avoid overcooking the thin parts of the meat, until dark grill marks appear and the pork lifts easily from the grill, 6 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

By John Mitzewich

Jamaican Rice and Peas

Jamaican Rice and Peas

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse rice in a fine strainer.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large 5-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, green onions, and thyme; cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the rice, kidney beans, stock, coconut milk, Scotch bonnet pepper, salt, sugar, black pepper, red pepper flakes, allspice, and cayenne pepper.
  3. 3 Bring to a boil, uncovered. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until rice is tender and liquid has evaporated, about 20 minutes.

By In the Kitchen with Iesha

Baked Coconut Chicken Fingers with Passion Fruit Sauce

Baked Coconut Chicken Fingers with Passion Fruit Sauce

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Pour the can of coconut milk into a large bowl. Add chicken tenders and toss to coat.
  3. 3 Combine coconut flour, almond flour, salt, ginger, cayenne pepper, and turmeric on a large plate or in a shallow dish. Place shredded coconut and eggs in separate shallow bowls.
  4. 4 Roll each chicken tender in the flour mixture. Dip in the egg and roll in coconut. Place tenders on the prepared sheet pan; coat with cooking spray.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the largest chicken tender reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 20 to 25 minutes. Broil until outsides are browned and toasted if desired, 1 to 2 minutes. Be sure to watch carefully to avoid scorching.
  6. 6 Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sugar and salt; stir to dissolve. Add bananas and pineapple; cook, stirring gently, until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  7. 7 Combine cornstarch and coconut milk in a small bowl; stir into the skillet with the fruit mixture. Cook, stirring gently, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add passion fruit pulp. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes more. Serve sauce over the coconut chicken tenders.

By Bibi

Vegan Puerto Rican Empanadas

Vegan Puerto Rican Empanadas

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, TVP, and soy sauce in a large pan over high heat. Cook and stir until water is mostly evaporated. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic, sazon, adobo sauce, oregano, and cumin. Continue cooking until TVP starts to firm up, about 5 minutes, increasing heat if necessary. Add cayenne and liquid smoke and cook until the mixture starts sticking to the pan, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and mix vegan meat well.
  2. 2 Mix flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda together in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add water and 1/4 cup vegetable oil. Mix with your hands and knead until all flour is incorporated. Cut dough into 12 pieces and roll into balls. Place dough balls in the bowl and cover; let sit for 3 to 4 minutes. Roll a dough ball out into a 6-inch circle and fill with vegan meat and shredded cheese. Dip a finger in water and moisten the edges of the dough before folding over and crimping empanada edges using a fork. Repeat with remaining dough balls and fillings.
  3. 3 Heat 1 cup vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 or 3 empanadas as a time to the hot oil and fry until both sides are a light golden color, about 5 minutes total. Transfer fried empanadas to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.

By NYEco1

Caribbean Fish With Mango Salsa

Caribbean Fish With Mango Salsa

4.5

Prep
45 min
Cook
10 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together paprika, curry powder, cumin, allspice, ginger, coriander, salt, black pepper, fennel, and cayenne pepper in a bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 In a bowl, lightly toss mango, pineapple, red bell pepper, black beans, red onion, and cilantro in a bowl; pour lime juice over mango mixture and toss again. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Whisk together egg and milk in a bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, stir panko crumbs with coconut. Stir about 1 tablespoon of the spice mix, or to taste, into the panko crumb mixture.
  4. 4 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Dip tilapia fillets into egg mixture, then press gently into panko crumb mixture to coat both sides of fillets. Brush off any loose crumbs, then lay fillets into the hot oil. Pan-fry until fish is opaque inside and golden brown outside, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Serve with mango salsa.

By Michaelc

Quick and Easy Grilled Pork Chops

Quick and Easy Grilled Pork Chops

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season both sides of the pork chops with cayenne pepper and black pepper and lightly poke with a fork to make a few holes. Place pork in a casserole dish, pour soy sauce over top, and add garlic. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour, turning halfway through.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Remove chops from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  4. 4 Place chops on the preheated grill and reduce heat to medium. Cook until no longer pink in the center, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

By Erin

Loga's Microwave Chicken

Loga's Microwave Chicken

4.2

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large, round microwave safe casserole dish combine the ketchup, curry powder and cayenne powder and mix together. Add chicken pieces and turn to coat. Arrange chicken legs in a fan, with the thin part of the legs in the center of the dish. Cover and cook in the microwave on high for 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

By Renee Halfon

Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a plastic bag, combine the sweet potatoes, canola oil, taco seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Close and shake the bag until the fries are evenly coated. Spread the fries out in a single layer on two large baking sheets.
  3. 3 Bake for 30 minutes, or until crispy and brown on one side. Turn the fries over using a spatula, and cook for another 30 minutes, or until they are all crispy on the outside and tender inside. Thinner fries may not take as long.

By DRUMNWRITE

Spicy Steak Fries

Spicy Steak Fries

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Continue cutting slices in half until only thin wedges remain.
  3. 3 Combine wedges, oil, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Transfer to a large baking dish, making sure no fries overlap.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven, flipping once, until golden brown, 30 to 45 minutes.

By haug0382

Oven Fries

Oven Fries

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil, and coat well with vegetable cooking spray. Scrub potatoes well and cut into 1/2 inch thick fries.
  2. 2 In a large mixing bowl, toss potatoes with oil, sugar, salt and red pepper. Spread on baking sheet in one layer.
  3. 3 Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until potatoes are tender and browned. Serve immediately.

By Barbara Harris

Air Fryer French Fries

Air Fryer French Fries

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Cut each potato lengthwise into 3/8-inch-thick slices, then slice sections into 3/8-inch-wide sticks. Place potatoes in a bowl of cold water. Let soak to release excess starches, about 5 minutes; drain.
  3. 3 Pour boiling water over the potatoes until they're covered by a few inches. Let sit for 10 minutes. Drain potatoes and transfer onto some paper towels. Blot off excess water and let cool completely, at least 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Place cooled potatoes in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with oil and season with cayenne; toss to coat.
  5. 5 Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  6. 6 Stack potatoes in a double layer in the fryer basket.
  7. 7 Cook for 15 minutes. Slide basket out and toss fries. Continue frying until golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Toss fries with salt in a mixing bowl. Serve immediately.

By John Mitzewich

Blackened Chicken Strips

Blackened Chicken Strips

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix dry ranch dressing, chili powder, cayenne, and black pepper in a small bowl. Coat chicken tenders with dry rub mix.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Place chicken tenders into the hot oil. Cook over medium heat without moving to blacken skin, about 4 minutes. Turn chicken and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 2 more minutes.

By Yoly

Lemon Sauce for Salmon Patties

Lemon Sauce for Salmon Patties

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Gradually stir in milk; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  2. 2 Remove the pan from heat; stir in lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper.

By BABSKITCHEN

Simple Baked Parmesan Chicken

Simple Baked Parmesan Chicken

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a jelly roll pan with foil.
  2. 2 Put olive oil in a shallow bowl. Mix together Parmesan cheese, celery salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder in another shallow bowl.
  3. 3 Cut chicken thighs in half. Dip chicken pieces in olive oil so both sides are covered, then press one side in the Parmesan mixture until coated. Place on the prepared pan with the coating facing up.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By roadrunner8

Curried Honey Mustard Chicken

Curried Honey Mustard Chicken

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine melted butter, honey, mustard, curry powder, and cayenne powder in a large bowl; mix well. Place chicken breasts in a 9x13-inch baking dish and pour honey-mustard mixture over chicken. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3 Bake the foil-covered dish in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Allrecipes Member

Easy Corn Souffle

Easy Corn Souffle

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 4-cup souffle dish with butter. Dust dish with flour; tap out excess.
  2. 2 Beat cream-style corn, egg yolks, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
  3. 3 Beat egg whites with cream of tartar in another bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold a large spoonful of whipped egg whites into corn mixture until incorporated.
  4. 4 Fold corn mixture into remaining egg whites. Pour into the prepared souffle dish.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until souffle is golden brown and center is set, 25 to 30 minutes.

By patriciafulda

Honey-Lime Chicken

Honey-Lime Chicken

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine flour and cayenne pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add a few chicken strips at a time and shake to coat.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides, 4 to 6 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine lime juice, honey, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl; pour over the chicken. Continue to cook until juices run clear and the sauce is thickened, 3 to 5 more minutes.

By IvyK

Spicy Air Fryer Salmon

Spicy Air Fryer Salmon

3.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the air fryer to the fish setting of 330 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine steak seasoning, brown sugar, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle about 2 teaspoons of the seasoning mix (or more, if desired) on each salmon fillet. Place salmon in the air fryer basket in one layer.
  3. 3 Working in batches if necessary, cook salmon in the air fryer until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 18 minutes. Transfer the cooked salmon onto a plate and keep warm in the oven preheated to the lowest setting. Repeat with remaining salmon fillets. Serve immediately.

By thedailygourmet

Broiled Salmon with Soy-Ginger Glaze

Broiled Salmon with Soy-Ginger Glaze

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a heat-resistant baking dish (such as Pyrex®) with aluminum foil and place salmon, skin-side down, in the dish.
  2. 2 Mix soy sauce, ginger, honey, sesame seeds, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl until honey is dissolved. Pour over salmon fillet, making sure top of salmon is completely covered.
  3. 3 Cook under the preheated broiler until top of salmon has begun to turn golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and baste the top of the fillet with the pan drippings. Turn the broiler off and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  4. 4 Return to the preheated oven and bake until fish has a rich, dark brown glaze and flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes. Remove skin and serve.

By Yvonne

Pan Fried Catfish Filets

Pan Fried Catfish Filets

3.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a mixing bowl, stir together cornmeal, cayenne pepper, paprika and onion powder. Mix well. Pour mixture onto a large sheet of waxed paper.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3 Pour milk into a medium bowl. Dip catfish filets into milk and hold up and let the milk drip off. Roll the milk-soaked filet in the cornmeal mixture until completely covered. Set aside.
  4. 4 Fry the garlic in the hot skillet, but do not burn. Add the coated catfish filets and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, sprinkling salt on the fish after each turn. Cook until golden brown and fish flakes easily with a fork. Drain on paper towels.

By EHOLT